City to Surf 2023 Participants
General
6 June 2023
Shire of Harvey staff and gym members will be participating in the 2023 City to Surf.
The Chevron City to Surf for Activ is returning to Perth on 27 August 2023.
WA’s largest and most iconic community event, City to Surf welcomes the community to walk, run or roll either 4km or 12km to help raise vital funds to support the thousands of people living with disability within our State.
The Shire of Harvey is excited to announce that the following Shire staff and gym members will be participating in this year’s City to Surf event:
- James Gard – LLC Health and Fitness Coordinator
- Trent Smith – LLC Aquatics Manager
- Rochelle Dodds – Shire of Harvey and LLC Staff Member
- Nancy Dyer – HRCC Fitness Staff Member
- Vanessa Everett – LLC Group Fitness Instructor
- Lael Gard
- Sallyanne Power
- Herbert Stol
All participants will implement a training regime in preparation for the big day. All are looking forward to taking part in this fun event, raising money for a great cause.
Get behind those signing up to take part in this fantastic event and show your support.
Words from the Participants
Why have you chosen to participate in the City to Surf event this year?
James Gard The goal is to complete a half-marathon, and I set out three events for the year to help me achieve it. I've just recently completed the Bunbury 3 Waters 10km and now I am focussing on the City to Surf 12km in August.
I completed the 2018 City to Surf and felt that 5 years later, it was a good time to do it again. This will be my first City to Surf as a 40+ year old.
To have something fun and a great fitness goal to work towards.
To be involved in an event that promotes health and fitness, to support other participants and to add a social hype for our centre.
To challenge myself with something I don't usually do.
I haven't trained for a fun run in years but the City to Surf was the first fun run I did at the age of 14. I loved it and can't wait to participate this year.
My husband, James Gard, has come home often voicing his excitement for the City to Surf event. His enthusiasm has inspired me to want to join in, plus I have done a few runs in the past so I thought this would be a great opportunity.
To have a fun goal to stick to.
Which run will you be participating in?
James Gard Trent Smith Rochelle Dodds Nancy Dyer Sallyanne Power Vanessa Everett Lael Gard Herbert Stol What will you be doing in preparation for the event?
James Gard I complete my normal strength days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays and Sundays, I’ve been slowly increasing the kilometres on my runs since the start of the year. I will also be adding a 5km run on Saturday in preparation for the City to Surf.
I will be incorporating lots of carbohydrates, fats and proteins into my diet in the lead up to the event.
I have been back in training since mid-February. My training includes a mixture of road and static training. Up to 10km comfortably now, just working on overall conditioning.
I will be aiming to run 4 to 5km two to three times per week. I will also focus on clean eating.
I will increase endurance in my training.
Both strength and running training to ensure I am ready for the event. I will also be eating lots of healthy food.
I have started completing 5km runs, which I will increase over the next few weeks.
I will adopt a specific meal plan to ensure I meet my macro and micros. I will also follow a training routine to ensure I get some much needed strength and core training, as well as cardio training, in the lead up to the run.
I will increase my strength and endurance training and focus on clean eating.
Have you participated in the event in the past?
James Gard This will be my first City to Surf.
Yes, I participated in the 2018 City to Surf half marathon (21.1km).
Yes, I have participated in the 12km in Albany some years back and really enjoyed it. I have participated in quite a few other events similar over the years and find the events motivate and inspire me to stay fit and healthy.
No, I have never participated in the City to Surf before but I have participated in the HBF Fun Run.
No, I have not participated in the City to Surf event before.
Yes, I have participated in the City to Surf 7 times.
I have never competed in the City of Surf before.
No, I haven't. I am looking forward to participating this year.
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